# Mismatched Skate Shoes Vans and Engineered Garments Unveils Multi-Material 'Era' Sneakers By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-04-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/style/engineered-garments-vans-vault-era-2022) & [nepenthesny](https://nepenthesny.com/) Iconic skate brand [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans) has partnered with [Engineered Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabah-1), a New York-based fashion label founded by Japanese designer Daiki Suzuki, to launch an all-new take on the classic Era sneaker. The upgraded sneaker arrives with a unique mix of suede, leather, and canvas materials. As a result, it serves to continue the mismatched design of the original Era. However, in this case, the left and right shoes even feature non-matching material placements. For example, the toe box on the right sneaker is made from leather, while the left is made from suede. In addition, the sneakers feature a laceless, slip-on design and come equipped with Van's signature 'UltraCush' lightweight foam cushioning. The new Era sneakers are set to drop on April 9 and will be available at select retailers worldwide. Image Credit: Nepenthes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mismatched Sneakers:** The trend of mismatched design for sneakers will continue to grow and offer new opportunities for collaboration between fashion and sportswear brands. - **Mix of Materials:** Using different materials to construct sneakers will create opportunities for unique designs and innovative products. - **Laceless Design:** The laceless, slip-on design trend for sneakers will continue to evolve, offering more comfortable and convenient products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** This trend offers opportunities for fashion brands to expand into sportswear collaborations and explore new design possibilities. - **Sportswear:** Sneaker brands can use different materials to create unique designs and innovate their products, providing a competitive edge. - **Footwear Retail:** The laceless, slip-on sneakers trend creates opportunities for retailers to offer more convenient, comfortable and stylish products to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asymmetrical Slip‑on Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Retro Patterned Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-skool.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [Textural Update Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-quan-1.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [Multi-Color Skater Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw.md) - [Revived Skate Gem Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-95-lucky-charm.md)